Little Kopis — Hand-Forged 12-Inch Greek Kopis Sword | Smallest Battle-Ready Kopis Variant

The Little Kopis is the smallest sword in our Kopis range — categorized as a Greek small sword rather than a knife. At 12 inches blade length and 17 inches overall, it sits at the smallest historical Kopis size, which classical Greeks used as both a compact sidearm and a utility blade. Some buyers describe it as a Greek Kopis knife when discussing it, but the construction (full-tang, scabbard-fitted, sword-style grip) places it firmly in the small-sword category. If you want a dedicated dagger profile rather than a small sword, see our hand-forged dagger range.

The $124.99 price reflects the smaller blade size and shorter handle. Less steel, less forging time, less handle material — all add up to a more accessible price point. The forging process, the 5160 high-carbon steel, the water-tempering, the full-tang construction, the hand-finishing, and the customization options are identical to every Kopis in our range. You're paying less because the blade is smaller, not because the quality is lower. This makes the Little Kopis a popular choice as a first hand-forged Greek sword purchase.

Fully battle-ready. The blade is 5160 high-carbon leaf-spring steel, full-tang, water-tempered, and pre-sharpened at the forge — meeting our battle-ready standard. The smaller size makes it especially well-suited as a working blade for bushcraft and light chopping tasks; the construction itself is identical to every functional Kopis in our range. Most buyers display it; some use it; both work.

The standard blade is 12 inches (overall 17 inches with the 5-inch rosewood handle). Five blade lengths are available via the Blade Length option on this product page: 10, 12, 14, or 16 inches. The handle stays the same; only the blade extends or shortens. 10 inches gives you the most compact format, closest to a dedicated Kopis dagger size; 14-16 inches starts approaching standard small-sword length. If you need a longer Kopis, see our 16-Inch Compact Kopis at $164.99 which runs 12-20 inches.

Approximately 400 grams at the standard 12-inch blade configuration. That's noticeably lighter than our full-size Kopis variants (800-1,200 grams), making the Little Kopis easy to handle one-handed for extended use, comfortable for belt-mounted carry, and well-suited to gift wrapping and shipping. Weight scales with blade length — shorter drops it, longer adds it.

Both are forward-curving single-edged blades from the recurved-blade family. The differences come down to:

• Origin — Kopis is ancient Greek (5th-4th century BCE); Kukri is Nepalese (modern form 16th century onward)
• Curve geometry — Kopis has a smooth continuous forward curve with weight in the belly; Kukri has a sharper "kink" angle
• Cultural status — Kopis is classical Greek/Hellenistic military heritage; Kukri is the Nepalese national symbol and Gurkha regimental weapon
• Typical size — Kopis ranges 12-26 inches; working Kukris typically 10-15 inches

Both are forged in our Nepal workshop. A Little Kopis paired with a traditional Kukri makes a strong recurved-blade collector set. See our Khukuri / Kukri range for the Nepalese counterpart.

Yes — every Little Kopis includes free text engraving AND a custom logo / photo upload option. Two engraving fields on this product page:

• Personalize Your Blade — free-form text for names, initials, Greek lettering (Molon Labe and similar mottos in classical Greek), dates, mottos
• Custom Logo & Photo Engraving — upload an image file for family crests, unit insignia, brand logos, or commemorative artwork

Both hand-applied during finishing. Especially valuable on the Little Kopis because the entry price + free engraving makes this a popular Greek-sword gift option.

Yes — the 12-inch forward-curving blade is well-suited to light chopping, brush clearing, kindling splitting, and general bushcraft. The forward-curve geometry concentrates striking force at the belly of the blade, the same mechanism that made the historical Kopis effective in combat. The 400g weight is comfortable for extended one-handed use without fatigue. For heavier brush and serious chopping work, our 16-Inch Greek Kopis Machete is purpose-built for that role.

The scabbard is built around a cotton-wood core wrapped in hand-stitched yak leather. Six color options: black (classic, all-purpose), brown (traditional, period-appropriate), and four bolder choices (yellow, red, green, blue) for collectors who want a contrasting display piece. Each scabbard is fitted to your specific chosen blade length so the fit is exact.

Yes — it's our most-recommended entry point into the Kopis range and into hand-forged ancient swords in general. The combination of authentic Greek Kopis profile, real 5160 carbon steel, full-tang construction, hand-forging in Nepal, free engraving, and the lowest price tier in our Kopis lineup makes it ideal for: first-time sword owners, gift recipients new to historical blades, collectors building a recurved-blade set, history students studying ancient Greek arms, and reenactors testing whether they want to commit to a full Greek hoplite kit.

The Little Kopis is forged-to-order — production typically takes 2 to 4 weeks depending on engraving complexity and workshop queue. After forging we ship worldwide with tracked, insured DHL or FedEx delivery. See our shipping policy for country-specific delivery estimates and our warranty policy for the lifetime craftsmanship guarantee covering every piece.

One of our most-commissioned gift swords. Reasons it works as a gift:

• Entry price ($124.99) suits a wider range of gift budgets
• Free engraving lets you add the recipient's name, initials, a date, or a meaningful Greek motto without paying extra
• Compact format (17" total) fits standard gift wrapping and ships without freight complications
• Real hand-forged steel rather than decorative replica, which gift recipients appreciate
• Authentic Greek Kopis profile with documented historical pedigree

Common gift commissions: graduation, retirement, anniversary, Father's Day, military gift exchanges, Classical Studies graduation gifts.